Is SSM Health a good company to work for?

SSM Health has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 2,769 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at SSM Health to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SSM Health have been left by employees working as Occupational Therapist , Patient Account Representative and Paramedic .

Does SSM Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SSM Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SSM Health. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SSM Health?

56% of SSM Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SSM Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SSM Health?

Registered Nurse (267) , Registered Nurse, BSN (83) , Patient Access Representative (55) , Medical Assistant (45) , Staff RN (33) , Manager (30) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (29) , Nurse Practitioner (22) , Physician (22) , Director (21) , Physical Therapist (20) , RN Staff Nurse (18) , Patient Care Technician (16) , Security Officer (14) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (13)

What are the pros of working at SSM Health according to real employee reviews?

"The ethics that they follow also I believe the benefits are good and co worker are great" ((in 227 reviews)); "This has been a good place to work so far and they pay better than my previous jobs" ((in 159 reviews)); "Great people and mission statement." ((in 128 reviews)); "A lot of great coworkers and a brand new hospital" ((in 113 reviews)); "The staff are great and really care about the healthcare needs of their patient's." ((in 70 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SSM Health according to real employee reviews?

"Bad managers tend to stay, and the policies for writing people up are confusing at best." ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 41 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about the short staffing." ((in 39 reviews)); "Long hours at times and tight deadlines with quick turnaround" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor communication" ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about SSM Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SSM Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at SSM Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SSM Health locations?

Saint Louis , Madison , Oklahoma City , Fond du Lac , Bridgeton , Janesville , Saint Charles , Fenton , Lake Saint Louis , Mount Vernon , Jefferson City , Centralia , Shawnee , Creve Coeur , Baraboo , Midwest City , Wentzville , Denville , Monroe , Mexico , Richmond Heights , Florissant , Clayton , Middleton , Milwaukee , Kansas City , Maryville , Arnold , Ballwin , Wisconsin Dells

SSM Health reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(689 total reviews)

Laura Kaiser

46% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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4.0

Jun 24, 2026

Good pay and friendly coworkers, but management lacks clarity sometimes

Lead pharmacy technician cpht

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Friendly Coworkers Ability to change things to better the work environment

Cons

Pay is not as competitive to other hospitals outside of SSM or even some retail locations Sometimes outside management makes changes with no clear directive or reasoning

SSM Health Response

7h

Thank you so much for your kind words. We truly appreciate your willingness to share your experience with SSM Health and are glad you are part of our team.

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Friendly environment with good pay, but stressful patient population

Social worker/case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment Good pay inexpensive benefits (single person)

Cons

Stress of the patient population Lack of resources

SSM Health Response

7h

Thanks for sharing your honest opinion with us. We have heard and noted your comments, as we're always looking for ways to improve.

3.0

Jun 4, 2026

Great co-workers, but chaos and lack of appreciation

Patient access representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Co-workers I work with are amazing.

Cons

There is a lot of chaos low pay or loss of positions so the higher ups can get more income or build things. The frontline are not appreciated like they should be and they are not very clear with expectations or open about things that need improvement.

SSM Health Response

7h

Thanks for reviewing your work experience at SSM Health. Your feedback is important. We are always looking for ways to improve and you are a valued part of this process. We appreciate you taking the time to share your advice and thoughts with us.

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Good pay and friendly coworkers, but management lacks clarity sometimes

Friendly environment with good pay, but stressful patient population

Great co-workers, but chaos and lack of appreciation

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